Manager, Trade Panels

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Trade Panels 
Job Requisition ID: 77609
Ministry: Energy and Minerals
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 10, 2025
Classification: Management Manager Zone 2 
Salary: $3,806.46 to $5,122.39 bi-weekly ($99,348 - $133,694/year)

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is responsible for sustaining the interests of Albertans through the stewardship and responsible development of energy and mineral resource systems.​ For more information on the work of our Ministry, please visit: 

The Energy Policy division is responsible for energy, mines, and minerals policy development and program design. It engages with a wide variety of resource development partners including various levels of government, industry, and a wide spectrum of Alberta communities and Indigenous Peoples.

The Energy & Minerals Proceedings Management Branch strategically manages matters before the courts and tribunals, including responses to and resolution of matters brought against the department. PMB works closely with legal counsel and subject areas in the department to ensure the Minister's positions before adjudicators are consistent with law and government objectives in the public interest. The branch is responsible for timely production of evidence before courts and tribunals and within mandatory deadlines.

The unit is comprised of high-performing individuals that are responsible for developing solutions to address legal issues, litigation and settlement strategies for trade disputes, claims and Indigenous matters, against the Crown in right of Alberta, for the Department of Energy and Minerals.

The Energy Policy division is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join the Energy & Minerals Proceedings Management Branch as Manager, Trade Panels. This role is critical in safeguarding Alberta's interests as litigation issues against the Crown grow in complexity and urgency.

Reporting to Director, Claims, the Manager, Trade Panels, oversees the development of litigation and settlement strategies for energy, mineral, trade, and Indigenous claims. You will provide clear, concise advice to senior executives and elected officials, while collaborating with Legal Services and other ministries to manage high‑stakes disputes. In addition to guiding policy development and risk management, you will mentor and support a team of professionals, ensuring effective leadership, resource management, and strong stakeholder relationships across government and external partners.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading litigation, negotiation, and settlement strategies for energy, mineral, trade, and Indigenous claims.
• Providing strategic advice and briefings to senior executives, elected officials, and ministry leadership.
• Collaborating with Legal Services and other ministries to manage complex disputes and ensure coordinated responses.
• Developing and implementing policy options and risk management strategies to protect Alberta's interests.
• Mentoring and coaching staff, fostering leadership development, knowledge transfer, and professional growth.
• Managing fiscal and human resources to achieve branch objectives and ensuring effective use of resources.
• Representing the Branch on committees and stakeholder forums, building strong relationships across government and with external partners.

If you are a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, and collaborative leader ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply and help advance the vision and mandate of the Energy & Minerals Proceedings Management Branch.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

• System Thinking: You will apply advanced systems thinking to navigate complex issues involving Indigenous rights, treaties, economics, and environmental matters. You will engage the right stakeholders to build holistic, sustainable solutions that represent Alberta Energy effectively.
• Develop Network: You will build and maintain strong, reliable networks across the Department, Minister's Office, legal teams, senior officials, and cross‑government committees.
• Build Collaborative Environments: You will build collaborative networks that foster open, respectful dialogue to address complex and sensitive issues internally and externally.
• Creative Problem Solving: You will foster open and respectful dialogue on complex issues, coordinating diverse voices to address resource development and Indigenous litigation matters to find innovative solutions.
• Agility: You will demonstrate agility by quickly adapting to shifting priorities, leading your team through complex resource and litigation challenges.

Minimum University graduation in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, or Resource Management or other related field, supplemented by four (4) years of related experience in:

• Litigation strategy.
• Indigenous relations.
• Policy development, international trade arbitration.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

The following will be considered assets:

• Preference may be given to candidates with directly related work experience in energy, minerals, or trade dispute resolution.
• Experience working on Indigenous litigation matters in the context of resource development.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks, such as the Mines and Minerals Act, Responsible Energy Development Act, and Alberta Stewardship Act.
• Understanding of government decision making processes (Legislative Assembly, Cabinet, Treasury Board, Caucus, and committees).
• Knowledge of commercial, financial, and economic evaluations related to resource development and litigation strategies.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

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Hours of Work:

• 36.25 hours per week (full time) Monday to Friday.
  
  

Term of Employment:

• This is a full-time permanent position.
  
  

Location:

• Petroleum Plaza Building North Tower, Edmonton.

A cover letter is required, outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications outlined in this job ad, which will also be used to assess written communication skills.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic credentials verification and security screening.

This competition maybe used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any business or financial interests, including the owning of shares or financial investments in the energy sector, to comply with the Department of Energy & Minerals' Supplementary Code of Conduct.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

What GOA offers:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
  Management Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Christie-Anne Silverthorn at Christie-